{ Smile }

If you're not following The Everygirl's Pinterest yet, you should be. The Everygirl Smiles board has just about the sweetest, happiest photos you could ever dream of, and it's only just begun. These are a few of my favorites. Don't you already feel a little happier?

I definitely needed a little pick me up after a long, grueling day yesterday. I woke up, french pressed some coffee, made an omelet and am now getting dressed to head back to work. I have to leave in about 5 minutes and I'm still in my jammies so I suppose I better get on that.

Hope you all have the most wonderful day. lovelovelove.

-C

all photos via The Everygirl Smiles board

{ Happy Weekend! }

I had a pretty awesome week, aside from the fact that I did nothing but work.

This happened! Must take a moment just to smile at how lucky I've been lately to receive so many amazing opportunities from amazing people). I can still hardly believe it. I have a potential opportunity at work that will help me save more money for my summer in Chicago. And tonight is date night! I haven't seen Treasure (my boyfriend, if you are a new reader. His real name is Trevor, and the nickname came from my three year old cousin at the time) all week despite the fact that we live streets apart. It's been hectic and the poor guy has been working like crazy. I'm so glad that we'll finally get to spend a little time together before another crazy week commences (even though I work all weekend. boo!)

I hope you all have the most wonderful weekend. Happy Easter!

-C

{ Happy Weekend! }

Happy weekend, everyone! I had my first final today. It went surprisingly well! I have two assignments due at midnight this evening, a final paper due Monday, an exam Tuesday,  and two more final papers due Wednesday. Let's all keep our fingers, eyes, toes, etc. crossed until this is all done, shall we? I doubt I'll be looking as cute or as happy as this lovely lady looks while I'm studying this weekend, but a girl can hope.

Thank you all for coming by the blog this week :) Sending lots of lovelovelove and a happy weekend your way.

-C

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{ Happy Weekend! }

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Every Monday  I treat myself to a croissant with my coffee to make the start of the week a little happier, but I skipped that little tradition this week due to a croissant outage at Starbucks. I think I'll make up for it today ;). Someday, I will enjoy this little tradition with a croissant in Paris. Just saying it brings a smile to my face. 

I don't currently have any grand plans for the weekend, other than to hang out with my boy, run some errands, and work, but I'm definitely looking forward to it nevertheless. Hopefully the weather will stay warm and lovely.

Thank you all so much for coming by the blog this week. It makes my day. Wishing each of you a fantastic weekend!

lovelovelove.

-C

P.S. My friend Justine that I met a few years ago doing an acting summer intensive program in LA (isn't it funny where life takes you)  is now an amazing make up artist and you should visit her new blog!

It's full of beauty inspiration, fashion, interiors, and other good stuff, and currently, she's taking requests for makeup tutorials, so if you have any, go leave her a comment! 

{ Pieces of Happiness }

The last couple of days have been happy days around these parts. I bought some fresh blooms from the grocery store and they've been making my day.

In other news:

I need more green in my life. Pronto. So fresh and unexpectedly feminine. 

In other, other news:

I'm watching Step Up as I blog and after seeing The Vow, I think Channing Tatum and I might be in love. 

Thank you all so much for stopping by today :) All of your love here on the blog is definitely contributing to my happiness this week. 

lovelovelove.

-C

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{ Happy Weekend! }

(I want these jammies)

Happy weekend, everyone! I'm so thrilled to see Friday :). I'm off to work shortly, and then will be grabbing dinner and drinks with a new friend, packing, and getting ready to fly home to Houston in the wee hours of the morning. That doesn't put a damper on my excitement though. I can't wait to see my family. Most especially my mama. I anticipate lots of chocolate truffle making, coffee drinking, runs in the park, furniture browsing, wine, and relaxation. 

I hope you all have a wonderful Friday. Thank you so much for stopping by. lovelovelove.

-C

All photos from Coffee Stained Cashmere

{ A long weekend...}

I had a wonderful night last night with great friends and woke up this morning feeling extremely tired and extremely blessed.  

I am so looking forward to a blissful Fall weekend.

Trevor's family is coming into town, and I get to play "bed and breakfast" while his sister and her lovely boyfriend stay at my apartment. I'm so happy to have them here and I can't wait for good beer, good people, and good times. 

I hope you are all having a wonderful week. If you have been busy like I have been, then I hope you get to unwind and refresh. You deserve it :).

Thanks so much for stopping by, y'all. lovelovelove.

-C

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{ Happiness...}

It looks like another crazy week ahead. Even though I woke up feeling overwhelmed, these images made me smile. 

I've got some really exciting things to update you guys about, but at the moment I have to finish getting dressed for class and work. I'll be back tomorrow to report more about life lately.

I hope you guys are having a great week. Feeling stressed? Take some time today to sit, sip coffee and read a good book. It will be better for you in the long run.

Thanks so much for stopping by. lovelovelove.

-C

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{ Today I'm happy }

Yesterday was a terrible, no good, very bad day in my book. It was just one of those days that everything went utterly haywire. But I'm keeping my spirits up for the day. Especially because I've got these things making me happy:

1. Memories of a great weekend spent with Treasure 2. Crunchy leaves under my boots 3. Coffee and a vanilla almond biscotti 4. Fresh Tulips from Whole Foods 

I hope you guys had a better start to your week than I did, but if you didn't, there are still 4 more days in the work week to make up for it :). 

I'm off to make some breakfast and get dressed for class and work. Have a wonderful day, everyone. Thank you very much for stopping by.

lovelovelove.

-C

{Fall in Love}

Today, the Pumpkin Spice Latte returned to the Starbucks up the street from my apartment, which can only mean one thing.

It's officially Fall.

 (nevermind what the calender tells you)

I would like to celebrate with hayrides, apple picking, pumpkin carving, and hot cider drinking.

I love the seasons.

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Don't you just want to sit there and feel the crisp autumn air while you sip a pumpkin spice latte? mmm.

sounds like a little piece of heaven.

The season change is already making me rethink my throw pillow situation. I didn't buy any new ones for my apartment, just ones that I already had on hand, so maybe I can venture out to get a few new ones  that give a little more of a nod to Autumn.

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lovely fall color inspiration :)

Hope you're all enjoying your week so far, and had a wonderful labor day weekend!

-C